Assistant Professor of Finance

Position Status & Special Application Instructions

Position Status & Special Application Instructions

Posting Number

F00268

Benefits Eligible?

Section

Academic Affairs

Number of Positions Available

Anticipated Start Date or Semester

Fall 2024

Position Status

Continuing -Tenure Track

Union Status

RIC / AFT

Posting Date

04 / 04 / 2024

End of Temporary or Limited Position

Priority given to applicants who apply by

04 / 22 / 2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions / Information for Applicants

The position is open until filled. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on April 22, 2024 and priority will be given to applications submitted by that date.

First round interviews will be conducted on Zoom during the last week of April 2024. We expect campus interviews to take place in the first two weeks of May, and an offer out by the end of May 2024.

Final appointment is subject to available funding. The salary range allowed for this tenure track position is $68,501 $113,027 with a midpoint salary of $90,764.

The starting salary will be determined taking into consideration prior collegiate teaching and / or other relevant experience.

• ABD candidates with completion expected by June 2024 will be considered; however a doctoral degree is required for all tenure-track appointments and must be completed prior to the beginning of service.
• Candidates are required to provide an unofficial transcript. Transcript should be of highest degree earned. Upon hire, candidate will be required to arrange for an official transcript of highest degree earned to be mailed / transmitted directly from the institution to RIC.
• Candidates will be prompted during the application process to provide three names and email addresses for reference letters.
• Optional Other Document should include Teaching Evaluations if available.

Posting Details

Classification Information

Rank

Assistant Professor

Baseline Salary for this Position

68501

Minimum Salary for Terminal Degree

71791

Added Salary for this Position

Additional compensation may be added for teaching at the collegiate level or other relevant experience.

Benefits

Full-time employee benefits include :

• Comprehensive Health Benefits and Rewards for Wellness Incentives
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Family / Parental Leave
• Tuition Waivers at RIC, CCRI & URI
• Retirement Plan
• Long-term Disability Coverage
• Variety of voluntary add-on’s

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FLSA

Exempt

Branch of Service

Non Classified

AA / EEO / ADA Statement

As an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Finance

Joint Appointment

Department Name

School of Business

Academic or Calendar Year

Academic

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time

Position Summary

About the Department of Economics and Finance :

The Department of Economics and Finance is housed in the School of Business with the Departments of Accounting, Computer Information Systems, and Management and Marketing.

The Department has approximately 150 majors, served by six full-time faculty members, and offers around 50 course sections per year.

Class size is limited to a maximum of 30 students. About 1,000 students major in the School of Business programs. The programs offered by the Department of Economics and Finance include majors in economics and finance, and minors in economics, finance, and international business.

The Department is a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner (ELP) and the Finance Lab houses 15 Bloomberg terminals. The BS in Finance degree has the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program designation and the CFA Institute Level I Exam curriculum is embedded in entire finance curriculum.

About Rhode Island College :

Rhode Island College (RIC) is a regional comprehensive public college that serves approximately 5,000 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students through its five schools : Faculty of Arts and Sciences, School of Education and Human Development, School of Business, School of Nursing, and School of Social Work.

Established in 1854, RIC is Rhode Island’s first public institution of higher education. The College is located on a beautiful 180-acre suburban campus in the vibrant city of Providence, Rhode Island’s capital, with excellent proximity to the academic and cultural resources of Boston and New York City.

In addition to academic excellence, RIC is dedicated to providing students with a well-rounded college experience. The college offers an active campus life, including clubs and organizations, athletics, cultural events, and community service opportunities.

RIC is also committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion and providing a safe and inclusive campus environment for all students.

The College is proud to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and is known throughout the Northeast for high-quality academic programs, small class sizes, personalized, hands-on learning experiences, world-class faculty, and high-value compared to other four-year institutions.

Essential Duties

• Teaching undergraduate finance courses,
• Conducting and publishing research in finance
• Involvement in activities that promote student development and growth, including advising working with student teams / organizations, etc.
• Providing service to the department, college, and community

The college requires that all applicants and employees be able to perform the above essential duties of the job and will explore reasonable accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities in accordance with ADA requirements.

Occasional Duties

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Chair of the Economics and Finance Department

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Excellent teaching skills and demonstrated ability for scholarly research

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D. (or DBA) in Finance or a Ph.D. in a related field accompanied with an earned CFA Charter. ABD with completion expected by June 2024 will be considered;

however, a doctoral degree is required for all tenure-track appointments and must be completed prior to the beginning of service.

College level teaching experience in finance, commitment to teaching excellence, and demonstrated potential for scholarly research are required.

The successful candidate is expected to serve actively within the department and the College. This service will include advising finance majors and minors, and excellence in advising and mentoring students is highly sought.

Candidates from all areas of finance are welcome to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual

Environmental Conditions

No known environmental conditions apply to this position.